London Knights 2024-25 Season Thread, Part V

[GangGreen]

I think 10-15 games would be a suitable suspension. Considering the legal penalties that will be levied if found guilty. He's 20, and will learn his lesson the hard way. This is not the same situation as Mailloux. And as tragic as the Gaudreau situation was, that has nothing to do with this.

 

[Homer44]

Kitchener loses in ot

Kitchener has had a lot of last 2 minute comebacks this season and this was another one. Thanks to the Generals for putting it away in OT.
Knights 2 points up with 4 games in hand with the Rangers. Nice to have those extra games but so important to play a full 60 minutes in each of those games.
So glad this upcoming game is on the road (Barrie) just to get their focus away from last weekend’s distractions.

 

[M21]

Kitchener has had a lot of last 2 minute comebacks this season and this was another one. Thanks to the Generals for putting it away in OT.
Knights 2 points up with 4 games in hand with the Rangers. Nice to have those extra games but so important to play a full 60 minutes in each of those games.
So glad this upcoming game is on the road (Barrie) just to get their focus away from last weekend’s distractions.

It will be difficult to know how the event of last weekend affects the team. I’m sure it was a shock to everyone and it would be understandable if their focus was distracted. We all need to give the team a pass if performance isn’t up to par this weekend and a huge thumbs up if they perform well. We often forget that athletes are human and have the same life issues as we do.

 

[Otto]

Exceeding blood alcohol level as a novice driver is anything above zero.
So yes if he has minute trace of alcohol it does change the perception of his DUI
The charges he got are all standard DUI related charges for anyone minus the leaving the scene

In reading this, it sounds like the additional charge of being over the legal limit is because he blew over 0.08% Driving with a Blood Alcohol Level in the 'Warn Range' is proven to increase the Risk of Car Accidents.

Yes knights have 1 card left has to be soon though roster freeze is in a week or so

I wonder if there's an opportunity to bring in a USHL player?

 

[LDN]

In reading this, it sounds like the additional charge of being over the legal limit is because he blew over 0.08% Driving with a Blood Alcohol Level in the 'Warn Range' is proven to increase the Risk of Car Accidents.


I wonder if there's an opportunity to bring in a USHL player?

How about any of these guys:

Sam Laurila
Sean Barnhill
Cameron Aucoin

 

[EvenSteven]

I wonder if there's an opportunity to bring in a USHL player?

Apparently, if a player playing in another non pro league (ie USHL, BCHL, NCAA, OJHL, NAHL), has played a game in that league after our trade deadline, they aren’t eligible to play here this year.

Pros (AHL, ECHL) are a different story.

 

[LDN]

Apparently, if a player playing in another non pro league (ie USHL, BCHL, NCAA, OJHL, NAHL), has played a game in that league after our trade deadline, they aren’t eligible to play here this year.

Pros (AHL, ECHL) are a different story.

Hmmmm any 19 yr old D in A or E? Seemingly no. Any other options? I feel like the Hunters left one card on purpose and should use it now. Definitely need another D. This really sucks. Allen was supposed to be a key contributor for getting us 1st place and during the playoff run.

 

[All the Answers]

Hmmmm any 19 yr old D in A or E? Seemingly no. Any other options? I feel like the Hunters left one card on purpose and should use it now. Definitely need another D. This really sucks. Allen was supposed to be a key contributor for getting us 1st place and during the playoff run.

First overall is still pretty much a given, chicken little.

 

[LDN]

First overall is still pretty much a given, chicken little.

Well he was brought in at a very HIGH price to help with it. Would have been nice to get Dickinson a bit of rest. Even Bonk could use a few games off. With Allen out this makes it more difficult.

 

[Otto]

Well he was brought in at a very HIGH price to help with it. Would have been nice to get Dickinson a bit of rest. Even Bonk could use a few games off. With Allen out this makes it more difficult.

Knights Point % with Allen .816

Knights Point % without Allen .833

Of note, without Allen also includes many games without Cowan, Barkey, and Halttunen.

Next man up..Team will be fine

 

[LDN]

Knights Point % with Allen .816

Knights Point % without Allen .833

Of note, without Allen also includes many games without Cowan, Barkey, and Halttunen.

Next man up..Team will be fine

Fair. Just unfortunate that those assets could have been used on someone like Mews or Gibson.

Anyways I agree the Knights will prevail

 

[Otto]

Fair. Just unfortunate that those assets could have been used on someone like Mews or Gibson.

Anyways I agree the Knights will prevail

And if I could go back and pick the winning lotto max numbers I would... yet here we are...

 

[ohloutsider]

Fair. Just unfortunate that those assets could have been used on someone like Mews or Gibson.

Anyways I agree the Knights will prevail

Hindsight is viewed through a bigger clearer lens and everyone has access.

 

[rve24]

An if I could go back and pick the winning lotto max numbers I would... yet here we are...

" I wish, that I knew what i know now, when I was younger.......I wish that...."

 

[Otto]

If teams were smart, particularly Barrie, Oshawa, Kitchener and Windsor, they would be pouring over game tape to see how Londons play differs without Allen in the lineup.

We will probably see a more disciplined, higher offensive focused game

 

[rve24]

And if I could go back and pick the winning lotto max numbers I would... yet here we are...

A song often pops into my pumpkin....

"I wish that I knew what I know now, when I was younger, I wish that I....."

 

[Billyjack]

I think 10-15 games would be a suitable suspension. Considering the legal penalties that will be levied if found guilty. He's 20, and will learn his lesson the hard way. This is not the same situation as Mailloux. And as tragic as the Gaudreau situation was, that has nothing to do with this.

What are you smoking, can I have some? LOL

 

[ArielNederland]

Not expecting to see him in a knights uniform again. According to the LFP he is back in Toronto with his family

 

[Ken Yates]

Good to see some Knights fans are willing to put the success of the team over the law and other people's lives.

It is surprising the number of people trying to defend him. Do you go on every LFPress post and defend the driver in a DUI crash as well or is it just because Allen plays for your favourite team?

Mailloux received a half year suspension for sharing a picture (not publicly, with teammates) of a sexual act without consent. What Allen did was way worse and the OHL would have A LOT of questions to answer if he isn't suspended for at least the rest of the year.

Hockey culture needs to change and fast.....I have seen first hand the BS that happens.

Some (especially female ) would say what Mailloux did was worse...it was more deliberate.

 

[RayzorIsDull]

Hmmmm any 19 yr old D in A or E? Seemingly no. Any other options? I feel like the Hunters left one card on purpose and should use it now. Definitely need another D. This really sucks. Allen was supposed to be a key contributor for getting us 1st place and during the playoff run.